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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > health policy, public health, and health education > adherence
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > behavioral medicine > adherence
... > social science subjects > health and social care > medical science > medicine > behavioral medicine > adherence
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adherence  

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  • Even the most efficacious intervention can be rendered useless if the participant fails to follow treatment recommendations. Unfortunately, estimates show that rates of nonadherence for health promotion regimens range from 50% to 80%. Promoting adherence to lifestyle behavioral changes is critical to enhancing long-term health outcomes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Adherence]

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